Merlin, OR Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Merlin, a community in Josephine County, Oregon.
This Afternoon
61°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for Merlin
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph SE | 2% |
| Tonight | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 3 mph ENE | 1% |
| Wednesday | 61°F | Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain | 2 mph ESE | 34% |
| Wednesday Night | 40°F | Light Rain Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 2 mph NNW | 62% |
| Thursday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 mph | 2% |
| Thursday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 1% |
| Friday | 66°F | Partly Sunny | 0 mph | 3% |
| Friday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 0 mph | 1% |
| Saturday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 mph SSW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 43°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 to 8 mph SSW | 45% |
| Sunday | 62°F | Chance Light Rain | 1 mph W | 45% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain | 0 mph | 19% |
| Monday | 63°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 0 mph | 19% |
| Monday Night | 40°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 mph | 27% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Merlin (42.520, -123.432). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Merlin
Last spring frost
May 16
First fall frost
Oct 30
Growing season
164 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Merlin: nearby ZIP 97526 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Oregon frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Sexton Summit, Or (4.7 mi from Merlin). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.